Ep 17. Harlem Cinema House

God Friended Me season 2 episode 17, titled "Harlem Cinema House", follows the story of Miles and Cara as they try to help a struggling cinema house in Harlem. The episode begins with Miles receiving a friend suggestion for a man named Simon Hayes, who turns out to be the owner of the struggling cinema house. Miles and Cara paid a visit to the cinema house and learned that Simon was on the verge of losing his business due to a lack of customers.

Miles and Cara decided to help Simon and his wife, who were having a difficult time running the cinema house. They decided to organize a movie night and bring in more crowds to the cinema house. They asked Simon to show an old black and white movie and had him dress up in vintage clothing to add to the ambiance of the night. Miles and Cara also went around Harlem and distributed flyers to promote the event.

As the night of the movie screening approached, Miles noticed a woman sitting alone in the cinema house. He recognized her as the same woman he had encountered in a previous friend suggestion. Her name was Gwen and she had recently lost her husband. Miles tried to speak to her but she was hesitant to open up. However, throughout the night, Miles and Cara noticed that Gwen was warming up to them and enjoying the movie.

Meanwhile, Rakesh and Jaya were going through a rough patch in their relationship. Jaya was planning to move to London for work and was unsure of their future together. Rakesh was afraid of losing her and was trying his best to mend their relationship. He suggested visiting a couples' therapist but Jaya refused. Rakesh then decided to plan a surprise date night and rekindle the spark in their relationship.

As the movie screening came to an end, Miles and Cara noticed that the cinema house was packed. The night was a success and Simon was overjoyed with the turnout. However, things took a dark turn when Gwen suddenly collapsed and had to be rushed to the hospital. Miles and Cara accompanied her and waited anxiously for news on her condition.

Back at the couples' therapy office, Rakesh and Jaya finally opened up about their fears and insecurities. They realized that they were both willing to make compromises for each other and decided to work on their relationship.

In the hospital waiting room, Simon and his wife thanked Miles and Cara for their help with the cinema house. Miles noticed that Simon was carrying a small box and asked him about it. Simon revealed that it contained his father's watch, which he sold to keep the cinema house running. Miles was touched by Simon's dedication to the cinema industry and decided to help him get the watch back.

The episode ends with Miles and Cara leaving the hospital and noticing another friend suggestion pop up on Miles' phone. The screen displayed the name 'John Dove' and they both looked at each other in surprise.

Overall, God Friended Me season 2 episode 17 is an emotional episode that highlights the importance of community and love. The storylines of Simon struggling with his cinema house, Gwen dealing with grief, and Rakesh and Jaya working on their relationship all come together to create an impactful episode. The episode also delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding the God account, leaving the audience excited for what's to come.